Well today was the first day of the new season, and it started just like the end of last season; cold and wet! Glenquey is full and the river was well up after yesterday’s persistent rain

First of all a quick apology over the last week the website went down due to problems with an external provider. All is sorted and normal service resumed last night!

I see at least one member has already had a successful session up at Glenquey on the opening day. Chris Ward reported in an obscure corner of Facebook of braving the cold and landing his first fish on his second cast, a cracking trout and great way to start the season:

In other news, our friends at the Forth Rivers Trust are beginning to develop their proposed river restoration on the Devon between Dollar and Tillicoultry. They are having a consultation session, 7.00 – 8.30pm at Tillicoultry Centenary Hall on Friday 22nd March.

“The Trust is looking for input from the local community in developing plans for a river restoration project between Tillicoultry and Dollar. The project aims to support nature recovery by rejuvenating the river and its surrounding habitat, delivering natural flood management works, and boosting biodiversity, offering benefits for the river, wildlife and people.”

In a similar vein, as previously reported the Trust are undertaking a wide ranging project to remove invasive plants from the whole catchment (particularly Himalayan Balsam, Japanese Knotweed and even an isolated growth of Giant Hogweed).

“More Devon developments! As part of efforts to restore the Devon river, the Trust is looking for community input as we develop plans and unite existing efforts for identifying, mapping and controlling invasive species like Himalayan Balsam. We’re looking for local people to come along to a chat about pooling community efforts to tackle invasives along the Devon. Find details below – refreshments are on offer and you can come along for as long or as little as you like, but your input would be greatly appreciated!“

They are carrying out another event at Muckhart Church 7.00 – 8.30pm on Wednesday 27th March:

It would be great if members are able attend one or both events, or wish to share your ideas/thoughts with Mario!

Hope every one has a successful and enjoyable season!